Tunnel vision is something a diver needs to avoid, I grew up snorkeling and swimming in the ocean, thinking of someone just getting into the sport, strapping on a weightbelt, gun, camera, watch, makes me think of that guy GOpro Theron, and outdoor catholic. Making it to a predetermined depth, bottom time, or getting a specific shoot with a camera to show your friends, adds variables on top of variables. If this thread is truly about Spearfishing and nothing else. The most important goal is to make it home safe, and get a few fish.
Begginer spearfishermen shouldn't worry about the computer or the camera.
The only concern should be your safety and your buddies. You will get more and better fish if you only concentrate on that. The rest will come in time...
Stay safe
Posts by Slingador
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If I were mentoring a diver, I would ask them to dive without a gun, watch, or gopro, till they felt at ease with the first set of variables and focus on being as safe as possible and getting hooked up with likeminded MOTIVATED divers. Ie a dive buddy you can trust with your life. Establish a good one up down routine, practice it, dont get lax about this part!!! Then introduce, a polespear, then the Camera and watch. They are in my experience distractions. That will cost you fish in the long run. Dont get me wrong they have their place, but will not make you a better diver just by having them. A good buddy will help you improve with every dive. By watching and avoiding his mistakes, copying what works for him, and pushing yourself safely. YOU will improve. Pushing it alone= suicide
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Yes:) thankssS!
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One of the 2 victims. Video of the second will be available sometime.
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Today was a tough day and great day. Lost a 70+lbs hoo like a rookie:( we got 2 decent ones and a black, so all was not lost
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Jon from ulu sub uses a plastic tubing around the mono thats perfect. Id love to see you carry some of that stuff. Im gona find out from him the specs
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Welcome guys! Im dying to hunt your neck of the woods someday. Look forward to hearing reports. Good luck dive safe
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My wife swears by it!! Shes in thd best shape of her life;) one of the best examples ever of what is possible it the legendary DIX Ropper!!
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Try the amazon link in my previous post;) im gona order a pair also. Im gona try mounting the sheath to my belt, since I preffer not to have stuff attached, dangling from my body. But thats just me. I also favor the quick release style buckle for my weight belt.
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Thats a great idea, thanks to this thread, im gona add these to the side of my belt;) will try to strap it horizontal.
And one of these either on the other side of the belt or maybe forearm or gun butt.
http://www.k2scuba.com/product_description.php?category=4&sub_cat=87&product=496I dont think anyone plans on getting tangled, but believe me, its Scary as hell and often happens at the worst possible moment.
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Thank DudeE! I have played around with placement and have settled on one on each inside calf. I feel the inside position is a bit more streamlined, less likely to hang up and easier to get at with both hands. Its does seem like a matter of personal taste though. I have often wondered about this choice and what benefits other configuration provide. I use the older of the 2 for tasks and keep the newer sharper one as backup, hence less likely get lost. A good bungee lanyard helps keeping track of it while dispatching fish
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Nice!!! Great addition to the line up. I have seen tests done on crimp strength and its conclusive that the technique Dan describes is best. The burning off the end and drawing back flush into crimp is Very important as is not crimping to the end of the crimp so it doesnt bite into mono. It should flare at the end. Its also important to orient the crimp properly in the tool, so the 2 pieces of line are squeezed together and the crimp isnt sideways and gets smashed. Chaffing gear like a thimble or small diameter tubing will also serve to make faulire less likely. YMMV
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Welcomeee youll find this place is a good balance of info and egos! Some other places can get a bit dramatic, somewhat less so here:) good luck in your quest!!! Look forward to seeing your pics and reports. I hope I can be of some help, I am hardly an expert, but have spent lots of time making every mistake in the book!
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Never ever dive without at least one knife. The sharper the better, serrations are a big plus. One handed deployment is best. Your life could depend on it
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My 2c, I like to wear 2 knives, in case one get wrapped up, dropped or becomes hard to get to for whatever reason.
I also carry a waterproof rescue whistle on a lanyard on my neck. I find the sound carries farther and is easier to sustain than screaming for the boat. A 406 epirb and waterproof vhf are good ideas for any vessle -
Awsome!!!! Drool
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On a DIY polespear no less!
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Thanks! My buddy MiamiSkindiver is a badAss diver, I really love that scene also. Check this one out:
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if you look closely youll see the Speardiver suit and the comet make a cameo at the end of this vid my buddies made
Follow miamiskindiver and dreambigdreamblue on youtube and instagram for some dope pics.
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If you look closely youll see it in this vid also, although only some of it is on my boat, guess which ones.... my buddy MiamiSkindiver makes really nice vids